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Effect of hydrogen/oxygen therapy for ordinary COVID-19 patients: a propensity-score matched case-control study
BackgroundHydrogen/oxygen therapy contribute to ameliorate dyspnea and disease progression in patients with respiratory diseases. Therefore, we...
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Quadriceps and hamstring anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction differ only marginally in function after the rehabilitation: a propensity score-matched case–control study
PurposeTo determine potential quadriceps versus hamstring tendon autograft differences in neuromuscular function and return to sport (RTS)-success in...
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Factors associated with the progression of sagittal spinal deformity after total hip arthroplasty: a propensity score-matched cohort study
PurposeThe functional interaction between the hip and spine in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) is clinically significant, as it...
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Impact of initial dialysis modality on the survival of patients with ESRD: a propensity-score-matched study
BackgroundStudies comparing the survival of hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients are controversial. This study evaluated the...
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Robot-assisted radial forearm free flap harvesting: a propensity score-matched case–control study
Although some surgeons prefer anterolateral thigh and latissimus dorsi flap for soft tissue reconstruction in the head and neck area because it...
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Short-and long-term outcomes of one-stage versus two-stage gastrectomy for perforated gastric cancer: a multicenter retrospective propensity score-matched study
ObjectiveThere is no scientific consensus about the treatment of perforated gastric cancer (PGC). Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate...
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Impact of powered circular stapler on anastomotic leak after anastomosis to the rectum: a propensity score matched study
PurposeThe aim of the present study is to assess the impact of Echelon Circular ™ powered stapler (PCS) on left-sided colorectal anastomotic leaks...
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Risk factors of brain abscess in neonatal meningitis: a propensity score–matched study
Brain abscess is a rare but life-threatening complication of meningitis. The purpose of this study was to identify clinical features and potentially...
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Propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study of endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy and enteral stenting for malignant gastric outlet obstruction
BackgroundSymptomatic malignant gastric outlet obstruction (GOO) significantly reduce patients’ quality of life. Endoscopic treatment involves...
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Bidirectional associations between workplace bullying and sickness absence due to common mental disorders – a propensity-score matched cohort study
BackgroundThe link between workplace bullying and poor mental health is well-known. However, little is known about the prospective and potentially...
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Effect of Regdanvimab on Mortality in Patients Infected with SARS-CoV-2 Delta Variants: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study
IntroductionRegdanvimab, a monoclonal antibody pharmaceutical, is the first Korean drug approved for treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We...
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Impact of anakinra use on clinical outcomes in children with moderate or severe multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children: a propensity score matched retrospective cohort study
BackgroundThe treatment of children with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) related to SARS-CoV-2 infection involves...
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Paraspinal muscle degeneration and lower bone mineral density as predictors of proximal junctional kyphosis in elderly patients with degenerative spinal diseases: a propensity score matched case–control analysis
Study designRetrospective case–control study.
ObjectivesProximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) is a postoperative complication involving the proximal...
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Clinical Outcomes of Preserving Bronchial Arteries During Radical Esophagectomy: A Propensity-Score Matched Analysis
BackgroundPostoperative pneumonia is a common and major cause of mortality after radical esophagectomy. Intraoperative preservation of the bronchial...
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Thromboelastometry-guided haemostatic resuscitation in severely injured patients: a propensity score-matched study
BackgroundTo accelerate the diagnosis and treatment of trauma-induced coagulopathy (TIC), viscoelastic haemostatic assays (VHA) are increasingly used...
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Robotic arm-assisted unicondylar knee arthroplasty resulted in superior radiological accuracy: a propensity score-matched analysis
IntroductionUnicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is an effective surgical treatment for medial compartment arthritis of the knee, yet surgical...
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Planned Hybrid Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection as Alternative for Colorectal Neoplasms: A Propensity Score-Matched Study
Background and AimsHybrid endoscopic submucosal dissection (H-ESD), a modified ESD with a snare, has become increasingly utilized to overcome the...
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Fractionated versus staged gamma knife radiosurgery for mid-to-large brain metastases: a propensity score-matched analysis
PurposeTo compare treatment results between fractionated gamma knife radiosurgery (f-GKRS) and staged gamma knife radiosurgery (s-GKRS) for...
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Effect of underdilated transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt on prognosis in patients with prior splenectomy: a propensity score-matched case–control study
PurposeThis study aimed to investigate whether underdilated transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) could reduce the risk of hepatic...
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A decade of experience in over 300 surgically treated spine patients with long-term oral anticoagulation: a propensity score matched cohort study
PurposeThe aim of this study was to investigate the risks and outcomes of patients with long-term oral anticoagulation (OAC) undergoing spine surgery.
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